The Ballroom

A natural light-filled space, perfect for conferences, parties, performances, wedding receptions or workshops. Fits up to 80 people.

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Guests seated at decorated tables during a wedding reception in a cozy, warmly lit room with green curtains and wooden accents.

How people use this space

  • Team workshop for 15-30

  • Birthday dinner with long table setup

  • Wedding reception for up to 60

  • Community talk

  • Intimate indoors concert

  • Yoga or meditation class

This space has easy ground-floor access from the car park, with French doors opening onto the wide verandas and a view down to the cathedral and over the town. This is a wonderful, light-filled space, perfect for wedding receptions, parties, memorial functions, performances or workshops.

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Capacity

20-80 people (depending on layout). Can be configured for seated or standing events.

Hiring options

Available as part of venue hire or as a room hire (half, full-day, evening hire options)

Ideal for

  • Wedding receptions

  • Performances

  • Long-table dinners

  • Talks and presentations

  • Small dance events

  • Community gatherings

Features

  • Generous open hall space

  • High ceilings and natural light

  • Flexible seating arrangements

  • Suitable for meetings, dining or dancing

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Dimensions are 12m x 6m

A spacious, well-lit room with wooden floors, three spherical chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and large windows with outside greenery visible. The room features a brick fireplace and dark curtains.
Large empty room with wood floors, beige walls, high windows with dark curtains, a decorative chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and a brick fireplace with a wooden mantel.
A group of people seated around a large table in a conference room, with a man standing and speaking near a whiteboard and a projection screen at the front of the room, and sunlight streaming in through the windows covered with dark curtains.
A banquet room decorated for a celebration with long tables covered in peach-colored tablecloths, floral centerpieces, candles, place settings, and wine bottles. The room has wood trim, a fireplace, and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.
Decorated banquet room with cream-colored walls, wooden accents, large windows, and white draped fabric ceiling decorations, set up for a formal event with tables, chairs, floral centerpieces, and glassware.
A woman in a pink dress is standing and smiling at a man sitting on a chair, with a guitarist playing nearby, in a cozy indoor setting with an audience watching them perform.
A group of women sitting at a table during a gathering or meeting in a room with a fireplace and a heart-shaped decoration made of driftwood on the wall. The women are engaged and smiling, with some looking towards the camera. There are flowers, wate
A man singing and playing an acoustic guitar on stage with a microphone in front of him, illuminated by warm stage lighting, with a floral arrangement and another guitar on a stand nearby, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

More to explore

These other parts of Fairfield might also suit your needs. You can book the whole house, or just a single room. For a few hours or the whole day. It’s up to you!

Interior of a room with wooden floors, large windows with red curtains, some chairs lined up, and a ceiling light.

Gallery

Ideal for workshops, smaller gatherings and creative events.

A man wearing a Hawaiian shirt and beaded necklace blowing bubbles at an outdoor party with a crowd of people, trees, and bunting in the background.

The Courtyard

A beautiful outdoor event space surrounded by gardens and mature trees. Perfect for wedding receptions, celebrations, dining and outdoor gatherings and performances.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Fairfield House offers flexible indoor and outdoor wedding venue hire options, including ceremony and reception spaces. The ballroom is often used as an indoor reception space option.

  • Yes. You are welcome to choose your own caterer and suppliers.

  • Yes. All venue spaces have wheelchair access.

  • Yes. Many events use a combination of indoor and outdoor spaces, including The Ballroom, Gallery, Courtyard and Meadow.